How much does a highway maintenance worker make in Rhode Island?
$57,950a year
Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers in Rhode Island. That is $27.86 an hour or $4,829 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.86
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,480Median: $57,950Highest 10%: $63,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,480 | $22.35 | |
| 25th | $52,300 | $25.14 | |
| Median | $57,950 | $27.86 | |
| 75th | $60,340 | $29.01 | |
| 90th | $63,910 | $30.73 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $58,970 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for highway maintenance workers.
| 10. Iowa | $58,490 |
| 11. Vermont | $58,460 |
| 12. Wisconsin | $58,000 |
| 13. Rhode Island | $57,950 |
| 14. Utah | $55,970 |
| 15. New York | $55,210 |
| 16. Alaska | $54,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a highway maintenance worker make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $27.86 ($57,950 a year).
Do highway maintenance workers make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
Yes: $57,950 against $50,260 nationally, 15% more.
Where does Rhode Island rank for highway maintenance worker pay?
Rhode Island ranks 13 of 49 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays highway maintenance workers the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $58,970 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.